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Add 3/28 and 24/80

3/28 + 24/80 is 57/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    3/28 = 3 × 20/28 × 20 = 60/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/560 + 168/560 = 60 + 168/560 = 228/560
  5. 228/560 simplified gives 57/140
  6. So, 3/28 + 24/80 = 57/140

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